Kim Best

The board meeting included a presentation on manager training for performance management and discussions regarding a natural gas purchase agreement. Updates were provided on the Atherton plant facility plan and the Middle Big Creek Phase II projects, including a change order request related to prevailing wage rates. The board also reviewed district reports on operations, compliance, and finances, and authorized the execution of a procurement agreement for aeration blowers and the issuance of a sewerage system revenue bond for the Middle Big Creek project.

The meeting agenda included confirmation of quorum, review of district reports such as Executive Director, Operations/Compliance, and Financial reports, and a presentation of the Draft Budget for 2016-2017. Key items for consideration involved several resolutions under the Consent Agenda, including the award of a bid for a replacement forklift, approval for replacing the telephone system with a hosted cloud system, authorizing a financial feasibility study for Phase III Improvements Program revenue bonds, authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the Little Blue Valley Sewer System improvements (including advanced air emissions controls), authorizing reimbursement for technical services related to Middle Big Creek Sewer Subdistrict easement extensions, authorizing payment for crop loss damages due to Middle Big Creek Phase I delays, and recommending the continuation of the negotiated settlement with KAT Excavation, Inc. The agenda also provided for a Counsel Report and updates on the Middle Big Creek Project, followed by New Business, Unfinished Business, and sessions for closed and open discussion.

The agenda for the meeting included confirmation of quorum, District Reports (Director's, Operations/Compliance, and Financial), and a Counsel Report. Key items under the Consent Agenda involved executing a procurement agreement with Kawasaki Heavy Industries for an aeration blower package and authorizing the issuance of a Sewerage System Revenue Bond, Series 2026, up to $6,493,000 for the Middle Big Creek Subdistrict Project. The meeting schedule also indicated an adjournment to closed session to discuss legal, union, personnel, and real estate issues.

The key discussions and actions for this meeting included receiving the Director's Report covering updates on the Middle Big Creek Phase II projects (interceptor progress, wastewater treatment plant bidding delays due to tariffs, and easement acquisition for the flow meter project), and the facility planning kickoff meeting. The Operations/Compliance Report detailed recent water quality metrics and operational issues, specifically a leak in an aeration basin air delivery line at the Atherton plant. The Financial Report provided budget status for LBVSD and MBC funds. The agenda also included the annual election of officers for the upcoming term. Consent Agenda items focused on awarding bids and approving amendments for major capital projects, specifically the Raw Pump 1 and 2 Rehabilitation Project and the Middle Big Creek Phase 2 Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements. Further items involved recognizing two employees, John Flathers and Andy Jeffries, for 40 years of service, and authorizing the deposit of funds from the Middle Big Creek Phase II bridge loan repayment into the Rehabilitation and Replacement Fund. The Board also planned to adjourn to a closed session to discuss legal, union, personnel, and real estate matters.

The meeting agenda included confirmation of quorum, review of district reports from the Director and Operations/Compliance, and a Counsel Report. The Consent Agenda involved several significant financial actions: awarding a construction bid to Crossland Heavy Contractors for the North Non-Potable Water Pump Station Rehabilitation for approximately $1.83 million, approving an amendment to the consulting agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for construction phase engineering services on the same project, accepting quotes for enclosing a storage building and purchasing an air conditioner condenser unit, approving proprietary material purchases from Schwing Bisset, and accepting a quote from Trojan Technologies for UV disinfection system parts. Additionally, resolutions covered the repair of a pump at the Raintree Pump Station and the award of a major construction bid for the Big Creek Interceptor Extension Phase 2 to VF Anderson Builders, LLC for approximately $14.05 million, along with approving an amendment to the Phase II Interceptor Project agreement with Burns & McDonnell. The agenda also outlined discussions planned for the Debate Agenda and an adjournment to a Closed Session to discuss legal, union, personnel, and real estate matters.